I was charged by shoplifting, misdemeanor C. Am I arrested? Is that the best result to do dismiss the case without plea guilty?

you can maximize the likelihood of a better result by retaining an experienced criminal defense attorney. With a demand for a trial by jury and...

I received my 2nd OWI nearly 3 years ago. Can representation get my license reinstated without going to state board?

to obtain reinstatement of your driving privileges you must request a hearing at the michigan department of state driver assessment and appeal...

Does anyone know if the district of Western Michigan federal court's judges have a tendency to not use binding pleas?

this question, to the extent it asks for general information, is probably not a good substitute for a defendant discussing the matter in detail...

About how long after your arraignment does the court schedule a pre trial?

a pretrial is typically scheduled in about 2 weeks.

Should I choose a court or jury trial?

always choose a jury trial and make sure you have an excellent trial attorney.

The police busted in my sons house in Ypsilanti, MI and found about a pound of marijuana. Thankfully they didn't arrest him.Why?

they have probably sent the marijuana to the State Police lab for analysis, and are also likely presenting a prosecutor with a police report and...

Have you ever heard of probation terms being reduced due to a family member’s illness?

ultimately of course that is up to the judge. A skilled defense attorney can, however, probably either convince a probation officer to loosen...

it depends on what kinds of offers are made by a prosecutor, and how prepared you want to be for a possible jury

Can Michigan OWIs be legally expunged?

No, Micjgan OWIS cannot be legally expunged, as they are traffic offenses..

If my family in texas pays for round trip airline ticket i arrive and they try to obstruct my return home due to family conflict

the most practical decision, in my opinion, is to not make the trip under these circumstances.